Interior Design Insider: Natasha Rivera’s Top 5 Rug Recommendations

Natasha Rivera is a Design Expert at Ernesta. Also an interior designer, she brings with her 5 years of experience in residential design and interiors. She specializes in modern transitional design and is well-versed in building strong foundations through the use of textiles, including rugs of all materials, shapes and sizes — and over the years, she’s come to especially appreciate these top 5 from Ernesta.

Cormac and Tashi

My top 5 rug styles all include options that can apply to various interior design aesthetics. Cormac in Oatmeal and Tashi in Stone are two styles that add both softness and dimension to any space, while also infusing an element of elevated cozy to a bedroom, living room — or anywhere that could use a soft underfoot feel.

Sloane

Although Sloane is a newer style, its unique pattern and elegant color choices have quickly become one of my favorite go-to ways to add a more tailored look to a bedroom, office or other intimate area of the home.

“The feel of your rug and how it fits into your life are also important things to consider.”

Truman and Elaine Stowe

Truman and Elaine Stowe are two of Ernesta’s sturdier constructions, both designed to handle moderate traffic well. With classic looks that can work for both dressing up or paring down living spaces, dining rooms and even hallways, Truman and Elaine Stowe have become fast favorites for many projects.

More to consider

Rugs are the foundation to a room’s design, and while we focus a lot on color and aesthetic, the feel of a rug and how it fits into your life are also important things to consider. If you’re in the market for something super soft and relaxed, plush styles like Calamus and Cora are popular choices that make great additions to bedrooms and living spaces.


Clients also tend to gravitate toward our indoor/outdoor styles for easy-to-maintain options that can withstand wear and tear from the elements along with high traffic. Styles like Marci Salt and McCannon are adored because they don’t resemble the traditional outdoor style, while still being beautiful, low-maintenance and right for the space. 


A rug can easily transform and revitalize your home. Add light and freshen up a room, pull existing decor together or add a personal touch to your space. A rug is the foundation to it all.

About the author

Natasha Rivera
Interior Designer and Design Expert at Ernesta

Natasha Rivera is a Design Expert at Ernesta. Also an interior designer, she brings with her 5 years of experience in residential design and interiors. She specializes in modern transitional design and is well-versed in building strong foundations through the use of textiles, including rugs of all materials, shapes and sizes.

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